Abstract
This paper presents a design-led investigation into the design of responsive
textiles membranes. Introducing a series of design experiments including
the Constellation Wallpaper, a dream for eco-conscious wallpaper, and Ice-
Fern, a transformable window-sculpture, this paper discusses, within the
context of rising sustainable design agendas, the role and influence of new
materials and technologies on the conceptualization and making of
responsive textiles. Exploring the intersection between textiles, architecture
and smart technologies, this on-going research aims to map out new
design territories for smart textiles by questioning how they can be
implemented within a domestic context to encourage more resilient
environments. More specifically investigating the potential of energyharvesting
& self-actuated textiles, the project hopes to highlight new ways
for thinking the home as a more permeable, sensitive and interconnected
space.
textiles membranes. Introducing a series of design experiments including
the Constellation Wallpaper, a dream for eco-conscious wallpaper, and Ice-
Fern, a transformable window-sculpture, this paper discusses, within the
context of rising sustainable design agendas, the role and influence of new
materials and technologies on the conceptualization and making of
responsive textiles. Exploring the intersection between textiles, architecture
and smart technologies, this on-going research aims to map out new
design territories for smart textiles by questioning how they can be
implemented within a domestic context to encourage more resilient
environments. More specifically investigating the potential of energyharvesting
& self-actuated textiles, the project hopes to highlight new ways
for thinking the home as a more permeable, sensitive and interconnected
space.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Duck : Journal for Research in Textiles and Textile Design |
| Volume | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2010 |
Keywords
- responsive textiles
- architecture
- responsive architecture
- smart textiles
- home
- self-actuated textiles
- new materials
Artistic research
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